WAPAKONETA, Ohio — Lila Simon’s goal midway through the first half proved to be enough as Anthony Wayne edged Cincinnati Anderson 1-0 in a Division II state girls soccer semifinal on Tuesday at Mercy Health/Wapak VFW Field in Wapakoneta.

Anthony Wayne (18-0-3) advanced to its second state final in four trips to the state tournament; the Generals were Division I runners-up in 2019 in their first of three straight state tournament berths.

The Generals will face the winner of Columbus Bishop Watterson and Hudson at noon Friday at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus.

Simon’s goal came off excellent ball movement as Eleanor Cherolis passed the ball ahead to Lydia Smucker, who tapped a pass from the middle of Anderson’s side to Simon. The Generals’ senior forward’s low shot from the right got p

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